LEGO 76387 Harry Potter TM Hogwarts: Fluffy Encounter

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The old castle had three main parts: 1) the great hall, 2) a wide section with a tall tower on one end (and a small tower on the other) and a balcony on the other end. Finally it 3) had a small tower with an archway underneath it. Although it's not exactly the same, the same general structure is present here. I love how this set really pays homage to the old sets while still being a new and fresh design. And the newer sets are a better implementation of Hogwarts modularity than the older sets could ever hope to provide. However, 76389 Hogwarts Chamber of Secrets abandons that standard, instead comprising various modular structures. Beyond connecting together horizontally, different levels can be successfully rearranged. Moreover, an excellent selection of minifigures accompanies the structure, including numerous exclusive characters. Minifigures

Separate house banners have been supplanted by a single Hogwarts banner, which combines the varied house colours. Otherwise, the rafters contain some intriguing accessories, including one decorated jar and a glow-in-the-dark crystal ball. This is simply assembled using a glow-in-the-dark minifigure head beneath the trans-clear spherical helmet developed for Mysterio. Or the roof would have to be covered all over in sand green moss, which also clearly isn't the case. The great hall here seems to be a remake of the old one: central tower in the middle with one window. A hearth with long dark grey smoke intake above it in the middle inside. Tables on the left, dumbledore's seat on the right. And the globe in the rafters is an obvious reference as well (the original had a crystal ball there). Splitting these four models into their constituent sections provides an exceptional collection of different components. These structures are designed primarily around 8x8 and 8x16 modules, ensuring excellent consistency between them. Certain outliers are provided though, including the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets and another from 76395 Hogwarts: First Flying Lesson which are both assembled on 4x10 plates. Those arched wall panels are quite versatile. I hope TLG considers making doors that clip to their hinges, much like those from the ‘90’s Castle themes. Had they added those here, the overall look of Hogwarts probably would’ve been much better.

The Completed Model

Among the numerous structures which constitute this school, the Great Hall is potentially the most recognisable from the exterior. This design definitely captures some significant features, including the elongated windows and enormous spire atop the roof. Unfortunately, the smaller spires along the edge of the roof are missing, deviating from 75954 Hogwarts Great Hall. Upon discovering that somebody is attempting to seize the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and his friends enter the underground chambers to protect it. The minifigure features a familiar tousled hair component and his double-sided head is common as well, appearing in fifteen sets since 2018. This design remains effective, but an alternative would be appreciated.

I'm already invested in the previous modular line that you mention, and am reluctant to get into another one. That said, this new grouping of sets seems like it is produced specifically because it is an anniversary year, which gives me hope that the previous line will continue."

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Listed Building Adjacent: 1187 EH Ref 1152642 Stucley House and Tossells House (Stucley House), Fore Street (east side), Chulmleigh Hogwarts Castle stands beside the Great Lake, atop spectacular cliffs. Previous renditions of the structure have commonly excluded this environment, although including the subterranean Chamber of Secrets requires such elevation. The resulting model looks impressive and differs considerably from its predecessors, appearing most reminiscent of the classic 4709 Hogwarts Castle from 2001. Detailed interiors are an unerring feature of different Hogwarts Castle models and this design maintains that convention. The cavernous Great Hall includes surprisingly vibrant colours and provides pleasing space for minifigures, although 75954 Hogwarts Great Hall overshadows all other depictions of the chamber from that perspective, as the name suggests. Fluffy was represented by a specialised component with extremely limited articulation during 2001, reflecting LEGO's method of depicting animals throughout that period. This design has been completely overhauled, hence the creature now consists primarily of standard elements. Only the heads are formed using specialised components, which look brilliant. While the I do appreciate the effort in scaling down the Great Hall’s size to make room for the Chamber of Secrets underneath, I wish they kept those side walls closed instead of leaving them open. This was my main issue with the Astronomy Tower from last year. I know they’re aiming for playability—but I wish little design details like this don’t get overlooked nor sacrificed.

LEGO frequently introduces updated Hogwarts robes, hence Ginny Weasley features another adjusted design. Her uniform displays the same Gryffindor emblem as Harry's attire, albeit with the robe fastened. Such consistency is appreciated and will hopefully remain intact across later waves, establishing an enhanced balance between continuity and authentic variation. Explore one of the funniest scenes from the Harry Potter franchise with this LEGO Harry Potter set! Hide out in Hogwarts with Harry and his friends as they drink their Polyjuice Potion… but what mistake will happen?It's just weird to change design style mid-way, as they weren't done with movies 6+7. Plus some of the sets are using the 2018 design style, such as 76388: Hogsmeade Village Visit. Listed Building Adjacent: 1190 EH Ref 1325750 The Hoopoe (now Maynes), Fore Street, (west side), Chulmleigh Albus Dumbledore frequently wears colourful robes onscreen, although this magenta design apparently takes inspiration from early Dumbledore minifigures instead. The ornate decoration appears absolutely spectacular, incorporating fantastic metallic silver patterns. Purple and gold highlights are also present through the centre of Dumbledore's clothing. OK, if it was announced as a soft reboot then I shouldn't expect more of the older ones. Oh well, t's big enough of a display as it is now :) The idea is kids (ya know, the target audience) would be aging out of the 2018 sets by now so they need new versions to capture the new kids in the target range. Just like why they have tons of repeat Star Wars sets. It sells well because new kids are getting into the hobby.]]